Surgical Technologist I- Labor and Delivery

Mass General Brigham • Newton, WA

22h • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Under supervision, the Surgical Technologist I assists in operations. This role may involve helping to set up the operating room, preparing and transporting patients for surgery, adjusting lights and equipment, passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and helping to count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. This position requires patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting 2-3 years required
• Knowledge of SPD Sterile Room
• Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Advanced knowledge of sterile processing procedures and policies
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical First Assistant [CSFA (NBSTSA)] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
• Four (4) years experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting; committee and leadership experience 3-5 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in operations
• Helps set up the operating room
• Prepares and transports patients for surgery
• Adjusts lights and equipment
• Passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants
• Holds retractors
• Cuts sutures
• Helps count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments
• Participates in time-out procedures
• Attains extra supplies and equipment as needed
• Sets up equipment independently
• Participates as an active member of the Patient Care Team
• Monitors and continually assesses operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs
• Prepares patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials
• Premiums
• Bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees